1948 Citroen 2CV vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1958 Talbot 2500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Citroen 2CV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Citroen 2CV would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (9 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1948 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1948 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Talbot 2500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Talbot 2500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Citroen 2CV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Citroen 2CV | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Citroen | Talbot |
| Model | 2CV | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 375 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 9 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 682 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
